5 (of a subject, etc.) studied in its theoretical aspects rather than for its practical applications. pure mathematics, pure science Compare â applied. 6 (of a vowel) pronounced with more or less unvarying quality without any glide; monophthongal. 7 (of a consonant) not accompanied by another consonant.
The name Helen is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Helen is: Shining light. The bright one. Helen of Troy, whose elopement with Paris sparked the Trojan War, was the daughter of Zeus and wife of Menelaus, King of Sparta.
Meanings and history of the name Helena : | Edit. Latinate form of HELEN. Derived from the Greek âÎµÎ»ÎµÎ½Î· (Helene), probably from Greek âÎµÎ»ÎµÎ½Î· (helene) torch or corposant, or possibly related to ÏÎµÎ»Î·Î½Î· (selene) moon.ognate of the Greek HelenÄ, which is derived from the root ÄlÄ (light, torch, bright). The name is borne in Greek legend by the beautiful wife of the king of Sparta. Her abduction by the Trojan prince Paris sparked off the Trojan War. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.